Waggaman Playground dedicates renovated tennis courts

Representatives from the Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department, along with Waggaman civic leaders and playground personnel, took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedicated the renovated tennis courts at the Waggaman Playground on May 23.

Before Hurricane Katrina, Waggaman Playground had a full tennis program, but with the natural decay of the courts followed by the storm, residents have had to work hard to bring the activity back to our playground.

After the ceremony, Randon Galley, a tennis player and Brother Martin High School student, christened the courts with a demonstration of his strong tennis serving technique.

Landry Camardelle, president of Waggaman Civic Group, who spearheaded the effort, gave a brief speech expressing appreciation for the beautiful restoration job.

Webb followed with a summary of the plans his department has for the playground and Thomas Jefferson Park. Webb outlined some major improvements for the playground: air conditioning of the gym (thanks to Councilman Elton Lagasse), new football and basketball score clocks and refurbished horseshoe areas.

The Waggaman Development Group is also helping with some of the playground and park improvements, thanks to donations from River Birch.

Anyone interested in playing tennis should call the Waggaman Playground at 504.736.8468.

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Sandra Smith is a Waggaman resident who writes about people and even ts of community interest. She can be reached at waggamannwes@yahoo.com or 504.343.6916.